School: Geneva Medical College ~ Graduated in 1849
Area(s) of Science: Biology
Fame: Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman doctor to get a degree.
Elizabeth's career was in obstetrics and gyencology. She also wrote and published books
about proper hygiene. She also wrote about diseases.
Interesting fact/quote: "The idea of winning a doctor's degree gradually assumed the aspect of
a great moral struggle and the moral fight possessed immense attraction for me"
Scientist's Name: Elizabeth Blackwell
Born: Feburary 3 ,1821
Died/Present: May 3l,1910
Country Born: England
School: Geneva Medical College ~ Graduated in 1849
Area(s) of Science: Biology
Fame: Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman doctor to get a degree.
Elizabeth's career was in obstetrics and gyencology. She also wrote and published books
about proper hygiene. She also wrote about diseases.
Interesting fact/quote: "The idea of winning a doctor's degree gradually assumed the aspect of
a great moral struggle and the moral fight possessed immense attraction for me"
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Your Name: Lauren Gensel
Science Block: 3